Copyright infringement lawsuits filed by Twista’s old label Creator’s Way Associated Labels and Atlantic and bankruptcy proceedings he is pursuing in Manhattan courts are stalling his plans to wrap up signing a solo album deal with Atlantic. At least one of the plaintiffs are seeking damages from Twista on grounds that he bootlegged their music […]
Jay-Z had a few surprises when he took center stage at New York City radio station Hot 97’s Summer Jam. The sold out show, which took place in Long Island New York at the Nassau Coliseum, saw performances from Jadakiss, Eve, Destiny’s Child (who were practically booed off the stage again), Ja Rule, Nelly, Outkast […]
Jay-Z had a few surprises when he took center stage at New York City radio station Hot 97’s Summer Jam. The sold out show, which took place in Long Island New York at the Nassau Coliseum, saw performances from Jadakiss, Eve, Destiny’s Child (who were practically booed off the stage again), Ja Rule, Nelly, Outkast […]
Basketball footwear and apparel company AND 1 has announced the cities included in this year’s expanded Mix Tape(TM) Tour. The day-long events in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles offer a mix of on-court and community entertainment, all celebrating the skills, passion and enthusiasm for summertime ball. AND 1’s Skip to my Lou (Rafer […]
Debbie Mathers-Briggs has been denied a request to collect more money for settling a pair of lawsuits against her son, Eminem. Mathers-Briggs tried to change attorneys and protest efforts that were forcing her into a settlement of $25,000 in her claims against her son, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III. “It’s clearly a settlement,” […]
Erick Sermon has joined Clive Davis at J Records. Currently, he tops the Billboard R&B chart with "Music," a song which has fast become one of radio’s most played singles and features the rare vocals of Marvin Gaye. "Music," among other songs already being recorded with artists such as Redman, Scarface, and LL Cool J, […]
Once again, Kurupt, who prepares to drop his third album, has shed his single status by recently becoming engaged to Natina Reed of pop group Blaque. After the end of his relationship with BK rapper Foxy Brown, Kurupt says that Natina kept him concentrating on his dreams and not pettiness. "She helps keep me on […]
Atlanta-based hip-hop group, Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz, represent their hood as they take ‘crunk’ nationwide selling nearly 30,000 copies in their first week of release. Put Yo Hood Up, released on May 22nd, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Independent Albums Chart, #3 on Billboard’s Rap Albums Chart, and #6 on Billboard’s R&B Albums […]
The Outlawz are preparing to invade Europe with a 3 week tour starting June 12. The group decided the 10 show tour, which includes Amsterdam, Germany and France, was needed since the group sells very well over there. "We get a lot of love over in Europe," E.D.I. told Allhiphop.com. "We are looking forward to […]
Rapper Poetic from the Gravediggaz has recently been admitted to a California hospital due to liver complications associated with colon cancer. Along with Frukwon (Gravediggaz and Stetsasonic), he has completed a new album called Nightmare In A-Minor. The Titanium/Sunstar Records album has been completed and will be distributed by Echo/Koch International. "Don’t give up on […]
Salt (formerly of Salt-N-Pepa) got married to baby daddy Gavin Wray over the 2000 winter holiday season. Now a solo artist, she has officially given the status in her personal life. She recently, erected her new record label, Gavfam Records, which is named after her new spouse. Her solo debut, Salt of The Earth, will […]
Sam Sneed, the legendary West Coast artist/producer recently overcame his bout with brain cancer. A golf ball sized tumor on his brain was successfully removed last week. Sneed, who produced such joints at "Keep Their Heads Ringin" and "Natural Born Killaz" is now recovering and living in Atlanta. While dealing with his bout, Sneed continued […]
Barring occasional crazy behavior, hip hop has yet to have a major rapper deemed "handicapped." Blind emcee, ironically named SuperVision, aims to change all that with his debut album, 20/20 on Capitol Records. At 8 years-old, SuperVision (aka Damin Bordenave) lost his eye sight after contracting pink eye, a normally curable eye ailment. However, when […]
Acadamy Award Nominated Director Peter Spirer has announced he is releasing a new documentary that features some of Hip-Hop’s biggest acts, including Nas, Jay-Z and Q-Tip. The forthcoming documentary, is titled East Coast Mix 1 and will be available on the DVD/VHS format. The documentary interviews artists, as they explain what Hip-Hop means to them. […]
Rah Digga is always prepared to rock the microphone. The phenomenal, highly acclaimed rap artist is on a one-way trip to the top and no one can stop her. Since the beginning of her career – she was lacing brilliant rhymes on Busta Rhymes’ Flip Mode Squad projects – Rah Digga’s lyrical prowess and distinguished […]
Three police dogs and several Marion County, Indianapolis police officers were called in to disperse a crow of roughly 100 people and one person was arrested after a Run-DMC show was canceled. According to reports filed by the police, 22 year old Chris Seidensticker fought with employees at the 8 Seconds Saloon, located on the […]
Lugz Footwear announces a sponsorship pact with legendary rap artist KRS-One to bring forth an event celebrating the worldwide phenomenon known as Hip-Hop. The 8-day event, known as Hip-Hop Appreciation Week, will take place from May 14-21, 2001. The message that will be honed at various events during the week will be concentrated on a […]
A Michigan Circuit court agency recommended that Eminem pay $142,480 a year or $2,740 per week in child support to his soon to be ex-wife, Kim Mathers. Kim and Eminem agreed in March to have joint custody of their 5 year old daughter, Hailie Jade. It was also recommended that Eminem pay an extra $156 […]
A cast of the Southern California entertainment industry’s rank and file, which included Steven Seagal, paid their respects at Los Angeles Forest Lawn to the ragga mic-controller Prince Ital Joe, who Dr. Dre heralded as "the true Rasta reggae rapper." Prince Ital Joe died on an Arizona highway May 16, while en route to his […]
Russell Simmons, organizer of the Hip-Hop Summit that will bring together the entertainment industry to address the serious issues abounding in hip hop, today announced the four major points to be addressed in the meetings that are being scheduled at the June 12-13th event in New York City. Simmons also named the key people who […]
